The Division of Minerals encourages and assists in the responsible exploration for and the production of minerals, oil, gas, and geothermal energy, which are economically beneficial to the state. Statutory Authority: NRS 513, Commission on Mineral Resources, Division of Minerals; NRS 517, Mining Claims, Mill Sites and Tunnel Rights; NRS 519.290, Reclamation of Land Subject to Mining Operations or Exploration Projects; NRS 522, Oil and Gas; NRS 534A, Geothermal Resources; and NRS 534B, Dissolved Mineral Resource Exploration.